Grant Watkins, Earn Your Freedom | Purpose Amplified
Join us on Purpose Amplified as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Grant Watkins, CEO, CTO, and co-founder of Earn Your Freedom. Discover how Grant's journey through various sales roles and his quest for personal financial literacy led to the creation of a gamified approach to financial education. Grant shares the challenges of traditional financial education and introduces the innovative game 'Money Quest' designed to teach financial literacy in a fun, engaging way. Learn about their collaboration with HISD, Yes Prep, and Tough Kids to pilot this educational tool, and hear about the impact of financial literacy on reducing inequalities and fostering sustainable development. Don't miss this insightful discussion on how empowering the next generation with financial knowledge can create a ripple effect of positive change in our communities.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Live Stream
01:29 Meet Grant Watkins: CEO, CTO, and Co-Founder of Earn Your Freedom
02:13 Grant's Journey: From Sales to Financial Literacy
03:29 The Birth of Earn Your Freedom
05:21 Keely's Story and the Importance of Entrepreneurship Education
07:32 Financial Literacy and Its Broader Impact
14:07 Developing Financial Literacy Through Gamification
24:01 Exciting Partnerships and Future Plans
30:18 How You Can Support Earn Your Freedom
36:41 Conclusion and Upcoming Guests